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The Secret Santa Exchange
A group of ten friends decide to exchange gifts as secret Santas. Each person writes his or her name on a piece of paper and puts it in a hat. Then each person randomly draws a name from the hat to determine who has him as his or her secret Santa. The secret Santa then makes a gift for the person whose name he drew.
When it's time to exchange presents, each person walks over to the person he made the gift for and holds his or her left hand in his right hand.
What is the probability that the 10 friends holding hands form a single continuous circle?
When it's time to exchange presents, each person walks over to the person he made the gift for and holds his or her left hand in his right hand.
What is the probability that the 10 friends holding hands form a single continuous circle?
Hint: It's not as difficult as it seems.
It's the number of ways the friends can form a circle divided by the number of ways the names can be drawn out of the hat.
1/10
For a group of n friends, there are n! (n factorial) ways to draw the names out of the hat. Since a circle does not have a beginning and end, choose one person as the beginning and end of the circle. There are now (n-1)! ways to distribute the remaining people around the circle. Thus the probability of forming a single circle is
(n-1)! / n!
Since n! = (n-1)! * n (for n > 1), this can be rewritten as
(n-1)! / (n*(n-1)!)
Factoring out the (n-1)! from the numerator and denominator leaves
1/n
as the probability. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
For a group of n friends, there are n! (n factorial) ways to draw the names out of the hat. Since a circle does not have a beginning and end, choose one person as the beginning and end of the circle. There are now (n-1)! ways to distribute the remaining people around the circle. Thus the probability of forming a single circle is
(n-1)! / n!
Since n! = (n-1)! * n (for n > 1), this can be rewritten as
(n-1)! / (n*(n-1)!)
Factoring out the (n-1)! from the numerator and denominator leaves
1/n
as the probability. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
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1. "This gift may be small, but it's quite a pun-dit. It's guaranteed to make your Secret Santa grin a ton-bit!"
2. "For the Secret Santa who loves to cook, this gift is quite a cat-chef. It's sure to make them purr with delight!"
3. "This gift is an absolute must-have for any Secret Santa who loves to read. It's a page-turner and a real book-worm."
4. "If your Secret Santa loves a good laugh, this gift is a real knee-slapper. It's guaranteed to tickle their funny bone!"
5. "For the Secret Santa who loves to travel, this gift is a real jet-setter. It's sure to take them on an adventure they won't forget!"
6. "This gift may be small, but it's mighty pun-y. It's guaranteed to pack a punch and leave your Secret Santa chuckling!"
7. "For the Secret Santa who loves to garden, this gift is the real deal. It's a green thumb's dream come true!"
8. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to keep it cozy. It's a real snuggle-bug and sure to warm their heart."
9. "If your Secret Santa loves to pound the pavement, this gift is a real road warrior. It's sure to help them go the extra mile!"
10. "This gift is an absolute slam-dunk for any Secret Santa who loves to hoop it up. It's a real baller and a surefire score."
11. "For the Secret Santa who loves to lounge, this gift is pure relaxation. It's a real couch potato's dream!"
12. "If your Secret Santa loves to hit the slopes, this gift is a real snow bunny. It's sure to keep them warm and stylish."
13. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to jam out. It's a real music-lover and a surefire hit!"
14. "For the Secret Santa who loves to game, this gift is a real level-upper. It's sure to take their fun to the next level!"
15. "This gift is an absolute knockout for any Secret Santa who loves to box. It's a real fighter and a total champ."
16. "If your Secret Santa loves to bake, this gift is a real sweetie. It's sure to satisfy their sweet tooth and make them smile!"
17. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to dance. It's a real mover and a groover, and sure to get their feet tapping."
18. "For the Secret Santa who loves to paint, this gift is a real brush master. It's sure to inspire their creativity and bring out their inner artist."
19. "This gift is an absolute marvel for any Secret Santa who loves to explore. It's a real adventurer and a true explorer."
20. "If your Secret Santa loves to fish, this gift is a real catch. It's sure to make them reel with excitement!"
21. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to make a splash. It's a real water baby and sure to make a big wave!"
22. "For the Secret Santa who loves to hike, this gift is a real trailblazer. It's sure to keep them on the right path and lead them to new heights!"
23. "This gift is an absolute hoot for any Secret Santa who loves to bird watch. It's a real tweeter and a true bird lover."
24. "If your Secret Santa loves to knit, this gift is a real stitch. It's sure to make them purl with delight!"
25. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to play the guitar. It's a real rock star and a true musician."
26. "For the Secret Santa who loves to bake bread, this gift is a real dough-master. It's sure to rise to any occasion and be kneaded!"
27. "This gift is an absolute hit for any Secret Santa who loves to play table tennis. It's a real ping-pong pro and a true champ."
28. "If your Secret Santa loves to travel by train, this gift is a real railroad buff. It's sure to make them chug along and whistle with delight!"
29. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to go jogging. It's a real jog-a-mutt, and sure to keep them on their toes!"
30. "For the Secret Santa who loves to sew, this gift is a real needle-threader. It's sure to keep them in stitches!"
31. "This gift is an absolute treasure for any Secret Santa who loves to collect coins. It's a real numismatist and a true coin buff."
32. "If your Secret Santa loves to take photos, this gift is a real shutterbug. It's sure to capture their heart and make them snap-happy!"
33. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to drink tea. It's a real tea lover and a true connoisseur."
34. "For the Secret Santa who loves to collect stamps, this gift is a real philatelist. It's sure to be a real postage-stamp of approval!"
35. "This gift is an absolute touchdown for any Secret Santa who loves to play football. It's a real pigskin pro and a true athlete."
36. "If your Secret Santa loves to cook with spices, this gift is a real cumin-drum. It's sure to bring out their inner chef and leave them feeling seasoned!"
37. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to play chess. It's a real grandmaster and an intellectual game."
38. "For the Secret Santa who loves to paint with watercolors, this gift is a real wash-and-wonder. It's sure to inspire their creativity and make them shine!"
39. "This gift is an absolute masterpiece for any Secret Santa who loves to draw. It's a real sketch artist and a true talent."
40. "If your Secret Santa loves to play basketball, this gift is a real hoop-dream. It's sure to be a slam-dunk and a true winner!"
41. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to host dinner parties. It's a real table-scaper and a true culinary expert."
42. "For the Secret Santa who loves to play badminton, this gift is a real shuttle-ock. It's sure to make them fly high and be a true champ!"
43. "This gift is an absolute delight for any Secret Santa who loves to make soap. It's a real soap-maker and a true beauty!"
44. "If your Secret Santa loves to play video games, this gift is a real controller-jockey. It's sure to keep them on the edge of their seat!"
45. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to go camping. It's a real camper and a true adventurer!"
46. "For the Secret Santa who loves to play soccer, this gift is a real ball-juggler. It's sure to make them shine on the field!"
47. "This gift is an absolute gem for any Secret Santa who loves to collect rocks. It's a real mineral enthusiast and a true geologist."
48. "If your Secret Santa loves to play music on their phone, this gift is a real rock-my-world. It's sure to be a hit and a true ear-worm!"
49. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to sing in the shower. It's a real shower-singer and a true artist."
50. "For the Secret Santa who loves to collect antique furniture, this gift is a real time-traveler. It's sure to transport them to another era and be a real piece of history!"
1. "This gift may be small, but it's quite a pun-dit. It's guaranteed to make your Secret Santa grin a ton-bit!"
2. "For the Secret Santa who loves to cook, this gift is quite a cat-chef. It's sure to make them purr with delight!"
3. "This gift is an absolute must-have for any Secret Santa who loves to read. It's a page-turner and a real book-worm."
4. "If your Secret Santa loves a good laugh, this gift is a real knee-slapper. It's guaranteed to tickle their funny bone!"
5. "For the Secret Santa who loves to travel, this gift is a real jet-setter. It's sure to take them on an adventure they won't forget!"
6. "This gift may be small, but it's mighty pun-y. It's guaranteed to pack a punch and leave your Secret Santa chuckling!"
7. "For the Secret Santa who loves to garden, this gift is the real deal. It's a green thumb's dream come true!"
8. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to keep it cozy. It's a real snuggle-bug and sure to warm their heart."
9. "If your Secret Santa loves to pound the pavement, this gift is a real road warrior. It's sure to help them go the extra mile!"
10. "This gift is an absolute slam-dunk for any Secret Santa who loves to hoop it up. It's a real baller and a surefire score."
11. "For the Secret Santa who loves to lounge, this gift is pure relaxation. It's a real couch potato's dream!"
12. "If your Secret Santa loves to hit the slopes, this gift is a real snow bunny. It's sure to keep them warm and stylish."
13. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to jam out. It's a real music-lover and a surefire hit!"
14. "For the Secret Santa who loves to game, this gift is a real level-upper. It's sure to take their fun to the next level!"
15. "This gift is an absolute knockout for any Secret Santa who loves to box. It's a real fighter and a total champ."
16. "If your Secret Santa loves to bake, this gift is a real sweetie. It's sure to satisfy their sweet tooth and make them smile!"
17. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to dance. It's a real mover and a groover, and sure to get their feet tapping."
18. "For the Secret Santa who loves to paint, this gift is a real brush master. It's sure to inspire their creativity and bring out their inner artist."
19. "This gift is an absolute marvel for any Secret Santa who loves to explore. It's a real adventurer and a true explorer."
20. "If your Secret Santa loves to fish, this gift is a real catch. It's sure to make them reel with excitement!"
21. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to make a splash. It's a real water baby and sure to make a big wave!"
22. "For the Secret Santa who loves to hike, this gift is a real trailblazer. It's sure to keep them on the right path and lead them to new heights!"
23. "This gift is an absolute hoot for any Secret Santa who loves to bird watch. It's a real tweeter and a true bird lover."
24. "If your Secret Santa loves to knit, this gift is a real stitch. It's sure to make them purl with delight!"
25. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to play the guitar. It's a real rock star and a true musician."
26. "For the Secret Santa who loves to bake bread, this gift is a real dough-master. It's sure to rise to any occasion and be kneaded!"
27. "This gift is an absolute hit for any Secret Santa who loves to play table tennis. It's a real ping-pong pro and a true champ."
28. "If your Secret Santa loves to travel by train, this gift is a real railroad buff. It's sure to make them chug along and whistle with delight!"
29. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to go jogging. It's a real jog-a-mutt, and sure to keep them on their toes!"
30. "For the Secret Santa who loves to sew, this gift is a real needle-threader. It's sure to keep them in stitches!"
31. "This gift is an absolute treasure for any Secret Santa who loves to collect coins. It's a real numismatist and a true coin buff."
32. "If your Secret Santa loves to take photos, this gift is a real shutterbug. It's sure to capture their heart and make them snap-happy!"
33. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to drink tea. It's a real tea lover and a true connoisseur."
34. "For the Secret Santa who loves to collect stamps, this gift is a real philatelist. It's sure to be a real postage-stamp of approval!"
35. "This gift is an absolute touchdown for any Secret Santa who loves to play football. It's a real pigskin pro and a true athlete."
36. "If your Secret Santa loves to cook with spices, this gift is a real cumin-drum. It's sure to bring out their inner chef and leave them feeling seasoned!"
37. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to play chess. It's a real grandmaster and an intellectual game."
38. "For the Secret Santa who loves to paint with watercolors, this gift is a real wash-and-wonder. It's sure to inspire their creativity and make them shine!"
39. "This gift is an absolute masterpiece for any Secret Santa who loves to draw. It's a real sketch artist and a true talent."
40. "If your Secret Santa loves to play basketball, this gift is a real hoop-dream. It's sure to be a slam-dunk and a true winner!"
41. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to host dinner parties. It's a real table-scaper and a true culinary expert."
42. "For the Secret Santa who loves to play badminton, this gift is a real shuttle-ock. It's sure to make them fly high and be a true champ!"
43. "This gift is an absolute delight for any Secret Santa who loves to make soap. It's a real soap-maker and a true beauty!"
44. "If your Secret Santa loves to play video games, this gift is a real controller-jockey. It's sure to keep them on the edge of their seat!"
45. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to go camping. It's a real camper and a true adventurer!"
46. "For the Secret Santa who loves to play soccer, this gift is a real ball-juggler. It's sure to make them shine on the field!"
47. "This gift is an absolute gem for any Secret Santa who loves to collect rocks. It's a real mineral enthusiast and a true geologist."
48. "If your Secret Santa loves to play music on their phone, this gift is a real rock-my-world. It's sure to be a hit and a true ear-worm!"
49. "This gift is perfect for the Secret Santa who loves to sing in the shower. It's a real shower-singer and a true artist."
50. "For the Secret Santa who loves to collect antique furniture, this gift is a real time-traveler. It's sure to transport them to another era and be a real piece of history!"